KNOXVILLE, TN – December 27, 2022 – Head Coach Kellie Harper and Guard/Forward Justine Pissott #13 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the Wofford Terriers and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Thompson–Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee closed out the non-conference portion of its schedule with a decisive 92-53 victory over Wofford on Tuesday in Thompson-Boling Arena. Three Lady Vols (8-6) were in double figures, with senior Rickea Jackson leading the team with 16 points, and senior Jordan Horston and junior Tess Darby finishing with 13 and 11, respectively. Graduate Jasmine Franklin led the team in rebounding with 10 boards on the night while adding eight points, and freshman Justine Pissott notched a season-high three 3-pointers as seven Lady Vols recorded points from deep.
Tennessee tied its season-best of 12 treys against Wofford, shooting 43 percent from beyond the arc, while holding WC to a season-low 53 points on the night.For the Terriers (9-4), Jackie Carman scored a game-high 17 points.
The Lady Vols will begin conference play on the road, traveling to Florida for a matchup against the Gators on Thursday. The contest can be heard on MIX 99.3 starting at 4:30 PM.